Brazilian recipe
Palm Heart Pastry Filling
Palm heart pastry filling is a traditional Brazilian food, made with chopped palm hearts, highly appreciated for its flavor and practicality.
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Ingredients
300g chopped palm hearts
1 small onion
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
200ml milk
Salt to taste
Nutmeg to taste
1 small onion
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
200ml milk
Salt to taste
Nutmeg to taste
Where to find ingredients
Palm hearts are commonly found canned or jarred in the international or canned vegetable aisle of most supermarkets. For fresh or specialty palm hearts, check Latin or Brazilian specialty food stores or larger international markets. Canned palm hearts are widely available and suitable for this recipe.
Preparation method
- Sauté the onion and garlic in butter until softened
- Add the chopped palm hearts and cook for a few minutes
- Stir in the flour and mix well to coat the palm hearts
- Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps
- Season with salt and nutmeg to taste
- Cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens to a creamy consistency
- Allow the filling to cool completely before using it to fill pastries
Observations
This recipe creates a creamy and flavorful filling perfect for Brazilian-style pastries (pastéis). It's a simple and quick way to prepare a delicious savory filling.
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